Profiling the employers in Nova Scotia that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work
Background
Now entering its seventh year, Nova Scotia's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the employers in Nova Scotia that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The winners of our 2012 competition were announced on November 19, 2011 in The Chronicle-Herald.
Selection Process
Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers using the same eight criteria as the national competition: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.
Editorial Partner
Our editorial partner on the Nova Scotia's Top Employers competition is The Chronicle-Herald, the largest newspaper in Eastern Canada. Each fall, The Herald announces the winners of the Nova Scotia's Top Employers competition in special newspaper supplement, which includes our reasons for selecting each employer.
Research Partner
The Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia is our research partner on the Nova Scotia's Top Employers project. HRANS works with us to help expand knowledge of best practices in recruitment and retention, both within the human resources profession and among the broader public.
Eligibility Requirements
Any employer with its head office or principal place of business in Nova Scotia may apply for this competition. Employers of any size may apply, whether private or public sector.
2013 Competition
Our 2013 winners will be announced in a special supplement to be published by the Halifax Herald in November of 2012. Full editorial calendar »
How to Apply
Employers apply for this competition through the Canada's Top 100 Employers application process. Employers complete a single application package for both competitions. Request an application.
Annual Conference
To learn more about the competition, we invite you to join us at the Top Employer Summit, our annual conference on the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. This event lets you discover the latest best-practices from winners, meet competition organizers and writers, and hear inspiring stories from world-class speakers — all presented in a commercial-free format. The conference is Canada's largest annual event for senior-level HR professionals. More info »
Further Information
For more information on the Nova Scotia's Top Employers competition, please contact us.
2012 WINNERS:
Click below to read why each employer was selected! (in alphabetical order)
